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title: "Interim B2 Assistant Finance Manager"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746039"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-10-04"
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# Interim B2 Assistant Finance Manager

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746039

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of an Interim B2 Assistant Finance Manager. The buying organization, Scottish Government located in Glasgow, issued the tender for services in the economic affairs category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 17th July 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises well-suited for providing professional staff services. The contract involves contributing to budget monitoring, financial reporting, and stakeholder relationships within the Scottish Government. Businesses with expertise in corporate finance, public sector finance, and CCAB qualifications may find this tender suitable for their growth and development.

## Notice

Provision of a Scottish Government equivalent B2 grade Assistant Finance Manager who will contribute to the budget monitoring and monthly DG and Directorate Finance reports of certain areas within SG which enable senior officials to make informed decisions based on timely and high quality financial information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Assignment description We are looking for a Scottish Government equivalent grade B2 Interim Assistant Finance Manager. The post-holder will contribute to the budget monitoring and monthly DG and Directorate Finance reports of certain areas within SG which enable senior officials to make informed decisions based on timely and high quality financial information. Communication and effective stakeholder relationships are an essential aspect of the role, as Finance Teams are the link between business areas and the wider Corporate Reporting Division. The nature of the work is such that a key requirement of the role is a flexible and adaptable approach to managing tasks and programmes of work, in partnership with colleagues across the Team, Division, Directorate and wider Scottish Government community. -Contribute to the timely and accurate completion of budget monitoring and reporting exercises and provide management with robust information and explanations to assist them in making informed decisions. -Provision of high quality monthly financial reports to senior officials, influencing and challenging budget-holders, assisting them to make informed decisions. -Support the provision of regular, high quality financial information and analysis, developing and using knowledge and expertise of local business and policy issues to challenge business returns and provide expert advice to resolve the root cause of issues. -Contribute to the work of the Finance Team, overseeing the work of more junior team members, to ensure successful delivery of monthly and ad-hoc financial exercises. -Provide financial advice and assistance to stakeholders, and build and maintain effective working relationships with business areas. -Contribute to the completion and quality assurance of areas' input for the annual accounts in accordance with the corporate timetable. Ensure that working papers provide a full audit trail and are retained and easily accessible during the audit process. -Engage with colleagues across the Financial Management Directorate, in business areas, and bodies to work effectively together to deliver corporate financial exercises. Fully CCAB qualified (or equivalent) with up-to-date CPD. CVs from candidates studying towards an accountancy qualification (CCAB professional accountancy body or equivalent, or CIMA / AAT) may be considered. Experience of working within public sector in a central/ corporate finance environment, preferably within the Scottish Government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489703 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,656 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489703

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489703
  Interim B2 Assistant Finance Manager - Provision of a Scottish Government equivalent B2 grade Assistant Finance Manager who will contribute to the budget monitoring and monthly DG and Directorate Finance reports of certain areas within SG which enable senior officials to make informed decisions based on timely and high quality financial information.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746039

## Provenance

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